Existing U.S. home sales hit their lowest annualized rate for April since 2009. Why it matters: Lower consumer sentiment and ...

Mortgage rates inched higher over the last week, delivering yet another blow to a lackluster spring housing market.

The average rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage rose this week to 6.86%, according to the latest Freddie Mac data released on Thursday. That is up from last week's reading of 6.81%.

Mortgage rates are inching back toward 7%, highlighting the ongoing strain on US home buyers. The average rate on a standard, 30-year fixed mortgage was 6.86% in the week ending May 22, the highest ...

The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. climbed this week to its highest level since mid-February, a setback for ...

The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. climbed this week to its highest level since mid-February, a setback for ...

Long-term mortgage rates rose this week, but remained below the 7% level for the 18th consecutive week, said the latest ...

At $820,000, the region’s median home price remains near all-time highs. But March sales were the third-lowest on record.

Treasury yields have been on the rise in part because of concerns that tax cuts currently under consideration in Washington ...